Blue-Ribbon Apple Cake

Directions

In a mixing bowl, combine flour, 2 cups sugar, baking powder and salt.

Combine eggs, oil, orange juice and vanilla.

Add to flour mixture and mix well.

In a bowl, toss apples with cinnamon and remaining sugar.

Spread a third of the batter into a greased 10 inch tube pan.

Top with ½ apples.

Repeat layers.

Carefully spread remaining batter over apples.

Bake at 350℉ (180℃) for 55- 65 minutes or until wooden pick inserted near center comes out clean.

Cool in pan 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack: cool completely.

Dust with confectioners’ sugar.